03/06/2025
Neolith Ignea strengthens its position as a global benchmark in responsible design
- Neolith Ignea continues to garner international acclaim after winning the ‘Sustainability’ category at the NKBA 30s Choice Awards and being shortlisted as ‘Product of the Year’ at the 2025 Mix Interiors Awards.
- Its outstanding design, high performance and composition, featuring up to 98% recycled material, had already earned it recognition at the German Design Awards, the Archiproducts Design Awards and the Future Icon Awards in 2024.
With its natural elegance, innovative character and strong commitment to responsible design, Neolith Ignea has become much more than just a surface: it is a statement of intent that continues to earn recognition on the most demanding design and architecture stages. In recent weeks, Neolith’s iconic model has been named winner in the ‘Sustainability’ category at the prestigious NKBA 30s Choice Awards in the United States. The award, presented by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) during the KBIS (Kitchen & Bath Industry Show), acknowledges Neolith Ignea for its commitment to developing responsible surfaces, manufactured through environmentally friendly processes and made with virtually all recycled materials.
Neolith Ignea featured on wall cladding, countertop and furniture cladding.
To mark this achievement, Andreas Manero, Neolith Group Marketing Director, took part in a webinar organized by NKBA, where he highlighted the company’s role as a leader in sustainable solutions for architecture and design. During his presentation, he noted that “Neolith Ignea embodies everything a surface can offer: flawless finish, outstanding performance, top technical qualities and sophisticated design, all with 98% recycled content.”
This recognition adds to Neolith Ignea’s nomination at the 2025 Mix Interiors Awards, organized by one of the UK’s leading interior design publications. This year, it has been selected as a finalist in the ‘Product of the Year’ category, which honors the most innovative, functional and aesthetically relevant products for professional and commercial interior design contexts.
A model that has already won over international critics
These new accolades add to an impressive track record of awards that reinforce Neolith Ignea’s status as a pioneering surface in the industry. In the UK, it had already been recognized at the Future Icon Awards by Country & Town House magazine, receiving a ‘Highly Commended’ mention in the ‘Best Sustainable Innovation’ category, a distinction that acknowledges its vision for eco-conscious design while upholding the highest standards of technical and aesthetic excellence.
Neolith Ignea featured on island and countertop, backsplash and cabinet cladding
In Germany, Neolith Ignea was honored at the 2025 German Design Awards in the ‘Excellent Product Design – Material and Surfaces’ category. This award, presented by the German Design Council, recognizes proposals that offer innovation and high added value for contemporary architecture. Finally, it was also awarded in the ‘Sustainability’ category at the 2024 Archiproducts Design Awards, further cementing its role in the development of next-generation solutions with a responsible approach.
The Neolith Ignea product reflects Neolith’s strong commitment to a circular economy. Inspired by a deep connection with nature, this model captures the strength and magnetism of volcanic landscapes through an immersive and distinctive aesthetic. Its characteristic tone and texture, enhanced by the Riverwashed finish, make it a stylish and mindful choice for projects seeking to combine cutting-edge design with environmental responsibility. With this, Ignea further solidifies its position as one of the brand’s most awarded models and a leading example of a new generation of surfaces where sustainability, design and high technical performance come together.